Summary
- Turtle Rock Studios may be developing a sequel to Back 4 Blood based on recent rumors and job postings.
- A motion capture actor recently listed work done for a project codenamed “Gobi 2,” which could be related to a potential Back 4 Blood 2.
- Fans hope for enhancements to the card system, story, and multiplayer modes in a potential Back 4 Blood 2.
Recent information hints that Turtle Rock Studios could be working on a sequel to Back 4 Blood. Although the company hasn’t officially confirmed anything yet, fans of the co-op zombie shooter should keep an eye out for a sequel to Back 4 Blood.
Back 4 Blood launched in October 2021, bringing a fresh cooperative FPS to zombie fans. The game was developed by Turtle Rock Studios, the company behind the iconic Left 4 Dead series. Drawing clear inspiration from its predecessor, Back 4 Blood built on the co-op gameplay formula, tasking players with battling relentless zombie hordes while completing objectives. Back 4 Blood is often considered one of the best co-op zombie games in recent years, and while its popularity diminished with time, zombie fans are still hoping for a new entry in the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead.
Turtle Rock Studios may be working on a sequel to Back 4 Blood, according to recent rumors and uncovered details. The rumors about Back 4 Blood 2 stem from a series of hints that have surfaced over the past year. As spotted by MP1st, Jesse Hutch, a motion capture actor involved in the first game, recently listed work on a project codenamed “Gobi 2,” which aligns with the original game’s internal codename “Gobi,” before taking this mention down. Additionally, Turtle Rock Studios had announced in early 2023 that it was ending DLC updates for the original Back 4 Blood to shift focus to its next major title, sparking speculation that the studio was diving into a sequel.
Everything We Know About Back 4 Blood 2
As of now, there’s no official confirmation or teaser for Back 4 Blood 2. Turtle Rock Studios has been tight-lipped, though a job posting for a senior combat designer earlier this year emphasized FPS and co-op experience, suggesting the studio may still be prioritizing the genre it's known for. Until the studio shares more information about a potential Back 4 Blood 2, fans should take these developments with cautious optimism.
If a sequel is indeed in development, players can hope for enhancements to the card system, a more polished narrative, and perhaps broader multiplayer modes, as they were key elements in the original Back 4 Blood. With the first game’s solid foundation and lessons learned from Back 4 Blood's development, a potential sequel could refine the formula while embracing new ideas inspired by more recent FPS games. Fans of chaotic zombie survival cooperative gameplay may have much to look forward to in the coming months.
Back 4 Blood
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 71%
- Released
- October 12, 2021
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Turtle Rock Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Warner Bros. Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S and PS4 & Xbox One
WHERE TO PLAY
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. You are at the center of a war against the Ridden. These once-human hosts of a deadly parasite have turned into terrifying creatures bent on devouring what remains of civilization. With humanity's extinction on the line, it's up to you and your friends to take the fight to the enemy, eradicate the Ridden, and reclaim the world.
Cooperative Campaign: Fight your way through a dynamic, perilous world in a 4-player co-op story campaign where you must work together to survive increasingly challenging missions. Play with up to 3 of your friends online or go solo and lead your team in battle.
Choose from 8 customizable Cleaners, one of the immune survivors, and a range of lethal weapons and items. Strategise against an ever-evolving enemy bent on your total destruction.
Competitive Multiplayer: Play with or against friends in PVP. Switch between playing as a Cleaner with special perks and the horrific Ridden. Both sides come with unique weapons, abilities, and specialties.
Extreme Replayability: A new "rogue-lite" Card System creates different experiences each and every time, putting you in control to craft custom decks, roll different builds and undertake more demanding fights.
The Game Director is constantly adjusting to player actions, ensuring exciting fights, extreme gameplay diversity, and tougher legions of Ridden - including mutated boss types up to 20 feet tall.
